Top Recession-Proof Franchises

FBR surveyed 36,460 franchise owners representing over 365 franchise brands to determine the franchises that rank highest in franchisee satisfaction and demonstrate a strong potential to outperform their competitors during challenging economic times.

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A&W Restaurants

Investment: $278,285 - $1,594,889 Min. Cash Required: $250,000

Min. Cash Required: $250,000

Bahama Buck's

Investment: $445,000 - $1,180,000 Min. Cash Required: $100,000

Min. Cash Required: $100,000

BIGGBY COFFEE

Investment: $246,305 - $564,626 Min. Cash Required: $50,000

Min. Cash Required: $50,000

Checkers & Rally's

Investment: $790,797 - $2,368,316 Min. Cash Required: $250,000

Min. Cash Required: $250,000

Kona Ice

Investment: $149,995 - $189,300 Min. Cash Required: $20,000

Min. Cash Required: $20,000

Pizza Factory

Investment: $274,000 - $630,000 Min. Cash Required: $90,000

Min. Cash Required: $90,000

Wetzel's Pretzels

Investment: $167,900 - $683,650 Min. Cash Required: $75,000

Min. Cash Required: $75,000

Aroma Joe's

Investment: $500,588 - $959,250 Min. Cash Required: $200,000

Min. Cash Required: $200,000

Ben & Jerry's

Investment: $152,200 - $546,800

Culver's

Investment: $2,254,000 - $7,228,000 Min. Cash Required: $500,000

Min. Cash Required: $500,000

JFE Franchising

Investment: $20,749 - $331,732

Penn Station

Investment: $366,693 - $820,026 Min. Cash Required: $300,000

Min. Cash Required: $300,000

TGI Fridays

Investment: $2,600,000 - $4,200,000 Min. Cash Required: $500,000

Min. Cash Required: $500,000

The Wendy's Company

Investment: $330,000 - $3,700,000 Min. Cash Required: $500,000

Min. Cash Required: $500,000

Tropical Smoothie Cafe

Investment: $296,500 - $661,500 Min. Cash Required: $125,000

Min. Cash Required: $125,000

Wayback Burgers

Investment: $209,000 - $633,000 Min. Cash Required: $200,000

Min. Cash Required: $200,000

Wingstop

Investment: $347,600 - $759,100 Min. Cash Required: $600,000

Min. Cash Required: $600,000

Zaxby's

Investment: $501,700 - $950,200 Min. Cash Required: $500,000

Min. Cash Required: $500,000